Photos: Gifts for children of San Bernardino shooting victim

Father Stephen Porter tells Colin and Ethan Verdehyou that their mother, Bennetta Betbadal, is in heaven. Betbadal was one of 14 people killed in the San Bernardino rampage. On Wednesday, nearly a dozen Rialto police officers and firefighters took the brothers on a Christmas shopping spree.

Father Stephen Porter tells Colin and Ethan Verdehyou that their mother, Bennetta Betbadal, is in heaven. Betbadal was one of 14 people killed in the San Bernardino rampage. On Wednesday, nearly a dozen Rialto police officers and firefighters took the brothers on a Christmas shopping spree.

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Dec. 24, 2015 4:45 PM PT

Children of shooting victim

Ethan and Colin Verdehyou look at some of their gifts.

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Children of shooting victim

Ethan Verdehyou, 10, and his brother, Colin, 12, thank members of the Rialto Police Department.

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Children of shooting victim

Colin Verdehyou enjoys a ride in a firetruck.

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Children of shooting victim

Rialto firefighter Matt Payne helps Ethan Verdehyou try on fire gear.

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Children of shooting victim

Ethan Verdehyou has his photo taken by brother Colin.

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